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    Grant Writing & Funding

    This show is for grant writers who are working in nonprofits or already have a few freelance clients but haven’t replaced their nonprofit income yet, and don’t have a clear system to get there.

    You already know how to write grants. Now you need to build the business.

    Each week, you’ll learn how to find and close better-fit clients, price and package your services, create predictable revenue, use AI strategically, and build a freelance grant writing business that gives you more income, flexibility, and freedom.

    Hosted by grant writing expert and bestselling author Holly Rustick, CEO of Grant Writing & Funding and Founder of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, the show draws on Holly’s 20+ years in grant writing and the nonprofit sector and 14+ years building her own business.

    You’ll learn how to:
    Price and package your services to easily land clients
    Find grant writing nonprofit clients that pay you
    Build consistent monthly revenue
    Market yourself as a grant professional and business owner
    Use AI and modern systems for your grant writing and business without becoming replaceable
    Create systems that allow you to work fewer hours as you grow
    Holly’s students have collectively generated more than $12.5 million in their own freelance grant writing businesses and secured more than $300 million in grants for their clients.

    Ready for more support?

    Explore the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and Grant Professional Mentorship at www.grantwritingandfunding.com.

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    5 Reasons to Join the Academy in This Round Jun 12, 2025
    Show notes

    Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th

    Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching.

    Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit


    Here are 5 reasons you should join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy in this Round (i.e. before the doors close on June 22nd).


    #1) Live Discovery Sales Call Day Lab: Learn, Practice, Convert

    Happening on Tuesday, June 24th at 2:30 pm - 5pm EST (replay available)

    We will have a LIVE SALES CALL DAY for Academy students. This will be part of our annual live trainings!

    • #1 - I’ll do a Sales Call training (my 5-Step Proven Process to have high-converting calls)
    • #2 - We have mock sales calls (to show you how to do things right and wrong)
    • #3 - Breakout rooms so you can practice sales calls!

    You will get an ethical sales process that doesn’t feel salesy at all, and that is curated to do sales with nonprofits for grant writing services (for-profit sales is different!).


    You will build confidence so you actually go MARKET and don’t feel weird on sales calls again, or give discounts! Learn how to overcome all the objections in an ethical way.

    Amazing! AND we won’t be offering this Live training again until next year.


    #2) We have Quit Your Job Training in late July.

    This will be another LIVE training for those of you looking to quit your job. We will show you:

    • How much money to set aside before quitting your job
    • Transition your 9-5 into an anchor client
    • Quickly get a client to build some savings
    • A Script on how to have the ‘quit your job conversation’ with your boss
    • How to start treating your 9-5 like a client NOW
    • A Timeline to quit your job safely and responsibly

    #3) It’s Mid-Year

    Oftentimes people overestimate what they can do in a year, but underestimate what they can do in 6 months.

    What’s great about making a goal mid-year is that you still have time to do A LOT and have impact.

    In fact, it’s easier mid-year to meet your goal (vs beginning of the year), because the time doesn’t feel so vast. You know you have limited time. But you know you have enough time to learn a new skill, start a business, or get clients.

    You might just need help meeting that goal you made in January. And with everything with grants and change this year, you might not have hit the goals so far that you wanted to.

    2025 is a quarter of the way through the century.

    2025 can still be your milestone year if you resolve to have a goal NOW.


    #4) Earn More Money Today for Your Retirement

    Retirement might feel far away or it might be around the corner.

    You might be a young mom in your 20s and thinking about what retirement will look like one day.

    Or you might be ready to retire this year.

    In either case, when you become a freelance grant writer, you will learn how to increase income for your retirement.

    That might mean you can start adding more into your social security NOW because your revenue will increase. Another year of adding into that retirement could ESPECIALLY mean a LOT if you are younger because of compound interest.

    Or it could mean that you are now set up to retire this year as a freelance grant writer and earn some more money into your golden years, without having the pressure of working a full-time job.

    When you start TODAY that will add to your retirement starting today.


    5) Join tonight to get the BEST Bonuses!

    If you are on the fence, you should just go ahead and make the investment tonight. Why?

    Because you still have another 9 days before the doors actually close the Academy.

    Since you are on my newsletter list, you joined because you were interested in grant writing or freelance grant writing. In the Academy, we have BOTH.

    You will get more emails over the next 9 days. We will share all components of how people just like you are changing their entire lives by writing grants from home.

    It's possible.

    If you don't join tonight, chances are you will join before the doors close on June 22nd...

    But you won't be able to have access to these AMAZING BONSUES.

    In fact, Bonus #2 is happening before the doors even close.

    • You won’t get a Done-For-You Grant Writing Business Plan
    • You won’t get a Grant Writing Package and Pricing Outlined for You.
    • You won’t get a Grant Writing Retainer and Pricing developed for you.
    • You won’t get a 12-Month Marketing Plan curated for YOU.
    • You won't get a customized list of 25 nonprofit leads.
    • You won't get a personalized system of how to make $10K in 90 days in the program.
    • You won't get a Checklist (you can start next week!) to quit your job.
    • You won't get a Checklist to write a grant.
    • You won't get a checklist to create a 6-figure business.
    • You won't get 2.5 hours in a small coaching group with me where I will hear about your specific situation.

    If you are on the fence of joining, join by Friday, June 13th so you can be sure to get these BEST Bonuses. They are not included inside the Program.

    You could have momentum now. Instead of kicking yourself for not joining earlier.

    2025 is already a year like no other in the Academy. We have EXTRA support and tons of live training and peer sharing this year.


    BONUS #1 ***NEW BONUS: Done-4-You Freelance Grant Writer Business Plan

    • Get your Ideal Client identified based on your skills and experience - even if you are new to grant writing
    • Get 1 Customized Package and 1 Customized Retainer Offer Outlined with Pricing
    • Get a Customized 12-month Easy-Lift Marketing Plan


    BONUS #2: VIP Group Strategy Session “YOUR FIRST $10K IN THE ACADEMY & A 25 NONPROFIT LEAD LIST ”

    • Create a List of 25+ Nonprofit Clients Leads (during the call!)
    • 3-Step Strategy to Get Your First $10K (and get feedback)
    • Getting Started Checklist to Quit Your Job
    • Checklist to Write a Grant Template
    • Checklist on 6-figure Business Systems
    • Case Studies: How Academy Students Made $50K+ Within a Year
    • Meet other VIP students!

    Join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy today: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy


    Replay: Work From Home. Replace Your Paycheck, on Part-Time Hours, as a Grant & Funding Strategist in 2025 Jun 12, 2025
    Show notes

    Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th

    Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching.

    Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit



    The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is the #1 Grant Writing and Nonprofit Business Acumen Program in the Industry…and the doors are finally open! Each part of the Academy is a simple process, even if you work a full-time job.
    You get 12 months to do the curriculum, community, and coaching to learn grant writing and business acumen.

    Plus, there are 2 amazing bonuses available when you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy by Friday, June 13th at 11:59 pm EST:

    BONUS #1 ***NEW BONUS: Done-4-You Freelance Grant Writer Business Plan

    • Get your Ideal Client identified based on your skills and experience - even if you are new to grant writing
    • Get 1 Customized Package and 1 Customized Retainer Offer Outlined with Pricing
    • Get a Customized 12-month Easy-Lift Marketing Plan


    BONUS #2: VIP Group Strategy Session “YOUR FIRST $10K IN THE ACADEMY & A 25 NONPROFIT LEAD LIST ”

    • Create a List of 25+ Nonprofit Clients Leads (during the call!)
    • 3-Step Strategy to Get Your First $10K (and get feedback)
    • Getting Started Checklist to Quit Your Job
    • Checklist to Write a Grant Template
    • Checklist on 6-figure Business Systems
    • Case Studies: How Academy Students Made $50K+ Within a Year
    • Meet other VIP students!

    Doors are open until June 22nd, 2025 but the Bonuses end June 13th.

    Join now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy


    How to Start a Freelance Grant Writing Business: Tips & Logistics Jun 10, 2025
    Show notes

    Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th

    Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching.

    Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit


    Learn how to kickstart your freelance grant writing business, whether as a full-time income source or a part-time side hustle. We'll cover essential administrative logistics like incorporating your business, choosing a business name, and the benefits of going freelance. Discover the flexibility and earning potential of grant writing, ideal for various life situations. Get tips on setting your services and pricing, and stay tuned for more insights on going full-time or part-time in the next video!

    Links Mentioned:
    Grant Professional Mentorship: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship

    Freelance Grant Writer Academy: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/

    Tune in today to listen to this podcast.

    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

    “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!

    This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses!

    Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

    Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!"

    This Podcast Episode is Lovingly Sponsored by:
    Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS).
    Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN!
    Book YOUR FREE demo now!


    HOW EOWYN WENT FROM WORKING IN HIGHER ED TO GETTING HER FIRST GRANT WRITING CLIENT (AND OPERA NONPROFIT) Jun 09, 2025
    Show notes

    Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th

    Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching.

    Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit


    Holly Rustick interviews Éowyn Melaragno, who shares her journey from a career in higher education to becoming a successful grant writer.

    Éowyn discusses her motivations for transitioning into grant writing, the valuable support she received from the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, and the importance of community in building confidence and skills.

    She reflects on her first client experience, the challenges of navigating client relationships, and the mindset shifts that have helped her thrive in the nonprofit sector.

    About Éowyn Melaragno

    Éowyn helps nonprofits secure funding through a strategy-driven grant writing process that creates sustainable revenue streams, freeing you to grow your organization and expand your impact. Through her extensive background as a donor relations strategist and storyteller, she leverages her expertise in uncovering diverse funding sources and crafting meaningful proposals. Her fundraising philosophy is built on attention to detail and strategic thinking to find grants and purposefully align them with the specific goals of organizations, ensuring funding potential. She has built programs from the ground up and have hands on experience with every aspect that a grant is expected to cover, including program design, staffing, evaluation, partnership development, project management, reporting, and budgeting.
    She also holds a certificate in grant writing from the University of South Carolina.

    She is committed to understanding each organization’s unique mission and needs. Her proposals are customized to reflect their values and goals, fostering committed partnerships that drive actionable change within communities. Through collaboration with your team, she will translate organizational needs, programming, data, and research into compelling stories that captivate grant providers, emphasizing the impact and significance of projects.

    Connect with Éowyn Melaragno

    • Email

    Links Mentioned

    • Freelance Grant Writer Academy

    OTHER RESOURCES:

    • Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
    • Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
    • Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship

    RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST

    Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?


    This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!


    “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!


    Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.


    Thanks for listening!


    Warmly,

    Holly Rustick

    Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.

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    This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!

    This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems

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    Do You Need a Grant Writing Certification? Here’s the Truth Jun 03, 2025
    Show notes

    Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th

    Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching.

    Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit


    In this episode, Holly Rustic, founder and CEO of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, shares essential tips for starting a freelance grant writing business. Learn where to find clients, the key skills needed, and why you don't need certifications or extensive experience to get started. Holly also discusses the value of practical experience, business acumen, and how to grow your confidence and skills in grant writing. Tune in for expert insights and actionable advice to build a successful freelance grant writing career.

    ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICK


    Grant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million in Grant Writing Businesses by 2030. Holly Rustick, CEO of GWF, is leading the movement; a world-renowned grant writer with 20+ years of experience, bestselling author, and business coach for new and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income writing grants part-time from home through her signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship.


    Rustick is the host of the top grant writing podcast “Grant Writing & Funding” and the author of the Bestselling book, The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing. With an MA in International Political Economy, past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, serving on numerous boards of directors, Holly is also an unapologetic feminist. She lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella.


    CONNECT WITH HOLLY RUSTICK

    Website: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/


    RESOURCES:

    • Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
    • Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
    • Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship

    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
    “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!

    This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses!

    Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

    Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!"

    This Podcast Episode is Lovingly Sponsored by:
    Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS).
    Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN!
    Book YOUR FREE demo now!


    From State Senator to Grant Writer: Tina Maharath's Journey Jun 03, 2025
    Show notes

    Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th

    Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching.

    Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit


    In this episode, Holly Rustick interviews Tina Maharath, a former state senator turned grant writer, who shares her journey from volunteering in grant writing to establishing her own business, Lobby Edge. Tina discusses her experiences in the Academy, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of networking and marketing in the nonprofit sector.

    She emphasizes the need for nonprofits to understand the opportunities available through state contracts and the value of hiring lobbyists for funding. Tina also highlights the diverse services she offers, including grant writing and government contracts, and encourages aspiring grant writers to invest in their skills and businesses.

    Tune in today to listen to this podcast.

    To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-podcast/


    "Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

    Favor, please?


    If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?


    This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!


    “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!


    Thanks for listening!


    Warmly,

    Holly Rustick

    Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!


    Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” https://grantwritingandfunding.com/


    Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.

    https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/

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    This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!

    This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems


    Spilling the Tea on all Things AI and Grant Writing with Phil Deng May 27, 2025
    Show notes

    Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th

    Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching.

    Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit


    Grant pros, we’re spilling the tea! Holly Rustick and Philip Deng (Grantable CEO) dive into the wild world of AI + grant writing—from cheap-clothes tech to deep strategy. If you’re using (or side-eyeing) AI for grant writing, this one’s a must-listen.


    THIS episode!


    Grant writers, grab your headphones—because we’re spilling the tea on all things AI!


    Holly Rustick sits down with Philip Deng, CEO of Grantable, to talk about how AI is shaking up grant writing. From the risks of ‘fast fashion’ tech to the need for human strategy, this convo dives into what’s real, what’s hype, and how to stay curious in the AI age.


    If you are considering, or currently using, AI for grant writing - tune in today! Phil and Holly go deep into items like:

    • How AI can be like ‘cheap clothes’ if not used correctly
    • Will grant writers be left behind if they aren’t using AI?
    • How AI is impacting the environment
    • Why and how thought needs to be a part of AI and grant writing
    • How to be curious with AI when navigating the rapidly changing landscape

    About Philip Deng

    Philip is the Co-founder and CEO of Grantable, a world-class grant writing assistant for any organization, powered by AI. He devised the prototype from 15 years of experience working with grant-funded organizations in the nonprofit sector.


    Connect with Philip Deng:

    • LinkedIn
    • Grantable
    • The Process

    Links Mentioned:

    • Grantable
    • Freelance Grant Writer Academy

    OTHER RESOURCES:

    • Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
    • Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
    • Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship

    RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST

    Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?


    This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!


    “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!


    Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.


    Thanks for listening!


    Warmly,

    Holly Rustick

    Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.


    ———————————————————————————

    This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!

    This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems

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    Unlocking Museum and Nonprofit Grant Opportunities with Shiloh Holley May 20, 2025
    Show notes

    Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th

    Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching.

    Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit


    In this conversation, Holly Rustick interviews Shiloh Holley, founder of Aderworks Consulting, who shares her journey into grant writing and consulting for nonprofits, particularly museums.


    Shiloh discusses her transition from executive director to consultant, the development of grant writing products, and the challenges faced by museums in securing funding. She emphasizes the importance of diversifying funding sources and using data to inform fundraising strategies.


    The conversation highlights the collaborative nature of consulting and the need for nonprofits to adapt to changing funding landscapes.

    About Shiloh Holley

    Shiloh Holley is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) with twenty years experience working with small nonprofits, notably in arts, culture, and education. Her expertise is in assisting organizations find and leverage their strengths to create a bigger impact on their audiences and communities.

    As a former non-profit executive director, she brings a holistic view to fund development and provides comprehensive and complementary services to help clients accomplish their goals. She is the principal consultant of Aderworks which offers grant readiness support for organizations seeking grant funding for the first time and is the founder of Accession:Grant Writing For Museums.

    Connect with Shiloh Holley

    • LinkedIn
    • Accession Grant Writing Website

    Links Mentioned

    • Grant Professional Mentorship
    • Freelance Grant Writer Academy

    OTHER RESOURCES:

    • Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
    • Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
    • Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship

    RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST

    Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?


    This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!


    “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!


    Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.


    Thanks for listening!


    Warmly,

    Holly Rustick

    Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.


    ———————————————————————————

    This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!

    This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems

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    How Grant Writers Priced Their Services in the Past (Replay) May 13, 2025
    Show notes

    Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th

    Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching.

    Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit


    We’re gearing up for something BIG—the 2024 Grant Professional Survey Results—and this episode is the perfect lead-in.

    In this special replay, Rachel Waterman joins us to break down where freelance grant writers stood with their pricing in 2023.

    We revisit key insights from last year’s survey, including how much grant consultants were charging, how they felt about their pricing, and where gaps still existed across the industry. Because here’s the thing—pricing isn’t just about numbers. It’s about confidence, positioning, and understanding your value. And that’s exactly why this annual survey matters.


    This is now the third year that Grant Writing & Funding has hosted the GDS Grant Professional Survey Results, and each year brings more clarity, transparency, and empowerment to the industry. Be sure to join us for the FREE 2024 Survey Results Webinar on May 14th, where we’ll reveal updated data, trends, and insights to help you price your services with confidence.


    If you want to stay competitive, profitable, and aligned with industry standards, this episode (and the upcoming webinar!) is a must.


    ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICK

    Grant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million in Grant Writing Businesses by 2030. Holly Rustick, CEO of GWF, is leading the movement; a world-renowned grant writer with 20+ years of experience, bestselling author, and business coach for new and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income writing grants part-time from home through her signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship.

    Rustick is the host of the top grant writing podcast “Grant Writing & Funding” and the author of the Bestselling book, The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing. With an MA in International Political Economy, past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, serving on numerous boards of directors, Holly is also an unapologetic feminist. She lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella.

    CONNECT WITH HOLLY RUSTICK

    Website: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/

    OTHER RESOURCES:

    Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox.
    https://grantwritingandfunding.com/

    Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.
    https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/

    Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing.
    https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship

    RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST

    Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?

    This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!

    “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!

    Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.

    Thanks for listening!

    Warmly,
    Holly Rustick

    Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.

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    Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS).
    Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN!
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    Celebrating 400 Episodes: Top Grant Writing Tips and Encouragement from 35 Industry Leaders AND a Free Master Grant Template May 09, 2025
    Show notes

    Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th

    Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching.

    Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit


    We have exciting news to share: The Grant Writing & Funding Podcast just hit its 400th episode! 🎉We couldn’t have reached this amazing milestone without YOU—your support, your curiosity, and your drive to make a difference in the nonprofit world.


    To celebrate, Holly Rustick, our founder and host, is giving you something extra special: an exclusive, FREE 5-part private podcast series, “Inside the Master Grant Template: Private Strategies from Our Signature Framework”, hosted by Holly Rustick and the Freelance Grant Writer Academy. Plus, you will get:

    • A Master Grant Template
    • A downloadable Workbook you can use right away.

    Tap into Holly’s 20 years of experience and the proven framework that’s helped program members win over $225 million in grant funding!

    🎁 How to Get Your Free Bonus:
    Go to grantwritingandfunding.com/400 and claim your access before this limited-time offer disappears.

    What’s Inside Episode 400:

    • The inspiring origin story of the podcast (did you know it started as a $100 bet?!)
    • 90-second tips and encouragement from a powerhouse line-up of leading grant pros and nonprofit experts, including Dr. Bev Browning, Sean Kosofsky, Meredith Noble, Rachel Werner, Alejandra Salazar, Philip Deng, Steve Boland, and many more!
    • Practical advice on building relationships with funders, diversifying revenue, using AI, and how to face uncertain times as a grant writer or nonprofit professional.
    • Words of encouragement and reminders that you are making a powerful impact—even when it feels tough.

    A Few Golden Nuggets from Our Guests:
    ✨ “Be like a detective. Look under every unturned stone.”—Dr. Bev Browning
    ✨ “Don’t chase the money. Chase alignment.”—Brian Meagher
    ✨ “Focus leads to clarity, confidence, and trust—for yourself and your constituents.”—Sarah Olivieri
    ✨ “You are making ripples in people’s lives you’ll likely never meet.”—Niki R. Jones

    Don’t miss:

    • The story behind Holly’s first guest appearance from her longtime grant hero, Dr. Bev Browning
    • How our listenership has grown to over 650,000 downloads from 2017 to today
    • Real strategies to get through challenges and keep your mission strong.

    ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICK


    Grant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million in Grant Writing Businesses by 2030. Holly Rustick, CEO of GWF, is leading the movement; a world-renowned grant writer with 20+ years of experience, bestselling author, and business coach for new and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income writing grants part-time from home through her signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship.


    Rustick is the host of the top grant writing podcast “Grant Writing & Funding” and the author of the Bestselling book, The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing. With an MA in International Political Economy, past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, serving on numerous boards of directors, Holly is also an unapologetic feminist. She lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella.

    A Big Thank You
    This milestone belongs to every one of you—a true community of grant pros, nonprofit leaders, change makers, and supporters. The world needs your work now more than ever.

    Please save this episode and come back to it anytime you need inspiration, encouragement, or practical ideas to move forward.

    Wishing you all the best in your missions—and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

    P.S. Grab your free private podcast series and master grant template at grantwritingandfunding.com/400. You’ll love the energy and actionable tips inside!


    CONNECT WITH HOLLY RUSTICK

    Website: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/

    RESOURCES:

    • Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
    • Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
    • Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship

    RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST

    Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?


    This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!


    “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!


    Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.


    Thanks for listening!


    Warmly,

    Holly Rustick

    Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.


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    This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!

    This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems

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